Drought and tariffs contribute to beef price surge, the industry braces for more

Beef prices at the store are at a record high and up 16% from last year.

Right now, on average a pound of beef is being sold for just under six dollars a pound and a family in Cedar Rapids are wondering why there is a price increase on grocery items, especially beef.

“It’s specifically meat, beef. I don’t know why. I cannot explain why,” Jean said…

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